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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,695.60, 572,543.40 and 224,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,695.60, 572,543.40 and 224,231.60 is: 336,347.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,695.60 : 572,543.40 = 224,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,695.60/572,543.40 = 224,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,695.60x = 572,543.40 × 224,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,695.60x = 128,382,322,651.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,382,322,651.44/381,695.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,347.40

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